101 career myths debunked : the ultimate career planning workbook

"What if everything you know about careers is false? Bombarded by toxic misinformation about unemployment and failing career prospects, job hunters are often halted by fear. 101 Career Myths Debunked is essential reading for college students, job hunters, and career changers to discover the myths holding them back and reveal the surprising truths and practical steps that will set them on the path to career success. Written by a counseling psychologist and career psychology expert, 101 Career Myths Debunked is your personal career coach and ultimate planning guide. This easy-to-use workbook will show you how to boost your confidence and build a life you love. It walks you through the entire career development process and helps you deal successfully with everything you need to consider. You'll learn practical new ways to move forward from your present uncertainty into a promising future"-- Provided by publisher. What if everything you know about careers is false? Bombarded by toxic misinformation about unemployment and failing career prospects, job hunters are often halted by fear. 101 Career Myths Debunked is essential reading for college students, job hunters, and career changers to discover the myths holding them back and reveal the surprising truths and practical steps that will set them on the path to career success.Written by a counseling psychologist and career psychology expert, 101 Career Myths Debunked is your personal career coach and ultimate planning guide. This easy-to-use workbook will show you how to boost your confidence and build a life you love. It walks you through the entire career development process and helps you deal successfully with everything you need to consider. Youâ••ll learn practical new ways to move forward from your present uncertainty into a promising future. Cover 1 Endorsement 2 Half Title 4 Title Page 6 Copyright Page 7 Dedication 8 Table of Contents 10 Acknowledgments 17 Chapter 1 Introduction 18 So – What Is This Book Anyway? 18 Background and Important Concepts 19 How to Use This Book 21 Reach Out to Your Coach 23 References 24 Chapter 2 Decision Making 25 Myth 1 25 Action 1 – Goal Setting 27 Myth 2 28 Action 2 – Visualization Drawing 30 Myth 3 32 Action 3 – Career Development Review 34 Myth 4 36 Action 4 – Personality Assessment 38 Myth 5 39 Action 5 – Personality Reflection 40 Myth 6 41 Action 6 – Abilities Assessment 42 Myth 7 43 Action 7 – Abilities Reflection 45 Myth 8 46 Action 8 – Likes and Dislikes Assessment 47 Myth 9 48 Action 9 – Likes and Dislikes Reflection 49 Myth 10 50 Action 10 – Meaning and Values Assessment 52 Myth 11 53 Action 11 – Meaning and Values Reflection 54 Myth 12 55 Action 12 – Supplemental Factors Assessment 57 Myth 13 58 Action 13 – Supplemental Factors Reflection 60 Myth 14 62 Action 14 – PALMS Summary 63 Myth 15 65 Action 15 – Career Patterns 67 Myth 16 69 Action 16 – Career Research 70 Myth 17 73 Action 17 – Related Careers 74 Myth 18 76 Action 18 – Support People 77 Myth 19 78 Action 19 – Career Counseling 79 Myth 20 81 Action 20 – Informational Interviews 82 Myth 21 84 Action 21 – Job Shadowing 85 Myth 22 86 Action 22 – Decision Making 88 Myth 23 89 Action 23 – Mind Mapping 90 Myth 24 94 Action 24 – Pro/ Con List 95 Myth 25 98 Action 25 – Reframing Mistakes 99 References 101 Chapter 3 Education 105 Myth 26 105 Action 26 – College Considerations 106 Myth 27 107 Action 27 – College Alternatives 108 Myth 28 109 Action 28 – Community College or University 110 Myth 29 111 Action 29 – Time to Explore 112 Myth 30 113 Action 30 – Investigating the Extras 114 Myth 31 115 Action 31 – Planning the Extras 116 Myth 32 117 Action 32 – College Major Assessment 118 Myth 33 119 Action 33 – College Major Choice 120 Myth 34 121 Action 34 – Course Selection 122 Myth 35 123 Action 35 – College Major Backups 124 Myth 36 125 Action 36 – Scheduling Advising 126 Myth 37 127 Action 37 – Mentorship 128 Myth 38 129 Action 38 – Career Coaching and Counseling 130 Myth 39 132 Action 39 – OnCampus Activities 133 Myth 40 134 Action 40 – Career Center 135 Myth 41 136 Action 41 – Student Organizations 137 Myth 42 138 Action 42 – Research Assistantships 139 Myth 43 140 Action 43 – Teaching Assistantships 141 Myth 44 142 Action 44 – Networking Events 143 Myth 45 144 Action 45 – Paid Work 145 Myth 46 147 Action 46 – Volunteering 148 Myth 47 149 Action 47 – Internships 150 Myth 48 151 Action 48 – Study Abroad 152 Myth 49 153 Action 49 – Experience Reflection 155 Myth 50 161 Action 50 – Course Experience Reflection 162 Myth 51 168 Action 51 – Graduate School 169 Myth 52 170 Action 52 – Graduation Fears 171 Myth 53 172 Action 53 – Future Letter 173 References 175 Chapter 4 Job Hunting 179 Myth 54 179 Action 54 – Developing a Hopeful Mindset 181 Myth 55 183 Action 55 – Job Search Strategy 185 Myth 56 188 Action 56 – Networking 189 Myth 57 191 Action 57 – Social Media 192 Myth 58 193 Action 58 – LinkedIn Profile 194 Myth 59 195 Action 59 – SelfEmployment 196 Myth 60 198 Action 60 – Job Boards 199 Myth 61 202 Action 61 – Identify Organizations 203 Myth 62 207 Action 62 – Informational Interviews 208 Myth 63 210 Action 63 – Secret Jobs 211 Myth 64 212 Action 64 – Elevator Pitch 213 Myth 65 215 Action 65 – Experience List 216 Myth 66 222 Action 66 – Resumes 223 Myth 67 224 Action 67 – Resume Design 226 Myth 68 227 Action 68 – Resume Format 228 Myth 69 229 Action 69 – Resume Descriptions 230 Myth 70 232 Action 70 – Writing Your Resume 233 Myth 71 234 Action 71 – Editing Your Resume 235 Myth 72 237 Action 72 – Cover Letters 238 Myth 73 240 Action 73 – Application Checklist 242 Myth 74 243 Action 74 – Interviews 245 Myth 75 247 Action 75 – Thank You Notes 248 Myth 76 249 Action 76 – Salary Negotiation 250 Myth 77 251 Action 77 – Job Rejection 252 Myth 78 253 Action 78 – Accept and Decline Offers 254 References 255 Chapter 5 Working 258 Myth 79 258 Action 79 – Life Events Timeline 259 Myth 80 262 Action 80 – Work Success 263 Myth 81 264 Action 81 – Appreciating Differences 265 Myth 82 266 Action 82 – Gratitude List 267 Myth 83 268 Action 83 – Sources of Happiness 269 Myth 84 271 Action 84 – SelfCare Activities 273 Myth 85 274 Action 85 – Preventing Job Burnout 275 Myth 86 276 Action 86 – Work– Life Balance 277 Myth 87 281 Action 87 – Career Imagining 283 Myth 88 284 Action 88 – Personality Reassessment 285 Myth 89 287 Action 89 – Personality Reconsideration 288 Myth 90 289 Action 90 – Abilities Reassessment 290 Myth 91 293 Action 91 – Abilities Reconsideration 294 Myth 92 295 Action 92 – Likes and Dislikes Reassessment 296 Myth 93 297 Action 93 – Likes and Dislikes Reconsideration 298 Myth 94 299 Action 94 – Meaning and Values Reassessment 300 Myth 95 301 Action 95 – Meaning and Values Reconsideration 302 Myth 96 303 Action 96 – Supplemental Factors Reconsideration 304 Myth 97 305 Action 97 – PALMS Review 306 Myth 98 308 Action 98 – Career Patterns Review 309 Myth 99 310 Action 99 – Reinvigorating Work 311 Myth 100 312 Action 100 – Promotion 313 Myth 101 314 Action 101 – Final Reflections 315 References 316 Index 319